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Weaving together the elements of story, celebrity and craft, the 2025 Sarasota Film Festival this April promises to be a celebrated event from setting to screen. Each spring Sarasota filmmakers, locals and visiting cinephiles mingle to watch hundreds of spectacularly curated films spanning an impressive array of film categories. The...
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It's been a hot summer! What better way to cool off than around a pool at your fave Sarasota area hotel? Whether you're a vacationer, weekender or local, you have so many terrific choices in our beautiful area to take a dip and enjoy a scenic poolside escape. From glistening...
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Sarasota’s best hotel and resort restaurants go beyond the lobby, offering destination-worthy dining from the Gulf to downtown. Gone are the days when hotel bars were simply a place to grab a quick cocktail before heading out on the town for dinner. Across Sarasota and her islands, beach resorts and...
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Discover Sarasota's history, wildlife, circus scene, ghost stories and the best restaurants in town with our local tour companies. Whether it's your first trip to Sarasota County or 100th time, there's always something new to learn about this pocket of Florida's Gulf Coast. Many tour operators have local in-depth knowledge...
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From sea to shore, the opportunities to explore the great outdoors are abundant in Sarasota County. Every season is the perfect season to get outside and enjoy the weather – thanks to Florida's year-round sunshine and temperate climate. The balmy breezes that waft in from the bayside, the estuaries that...
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From historic haunts and ghost tours to Halloween lights and costume-worthy events, discover Sarasota County’s spooky side. Attention ghost hunters: 'tis the season when spooky things are afoot in this seaside circus town. Think Sarasota is all sunshine, beaches and palm trees? Sure. But after dark, Florida’s Cultural Coast® has...
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Live for the night? Lucky for you, you can head out on the town to find nightlife fun and entertainment year-round in Sarasota. Whether an evening of class and conversation sipping wine or a rowdy night of local brewery and dive bar hopping – eat, drink, giggle and experience the...
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Feeling thirsty? Sarasota's craft cocktail scene packs a flavorful, potent punch. Check out our guide to craft spirits—where there's an apéritif for every appetite! Craft Cocktails in Downtown Sarasota Selva Grill features a modern and cosmopolitan Peruvian fusion menu complemented by exemplary cocktails. For the full Peruvian experience, try the...
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Step into the studios, stages and soundscapes of Sarasota’s inspiring artists and performers—each helping shape Florida’s Cultural Coast® with passion and purpose. Behind Sarasota's cultural vibrancy are the inspiring artists, curators, musicians and performers who make it all happen. Whether they were born here or drawn here, this community is...